A round up of texas blues verterans.

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Listen:

Everyday I Got the Blues

Mimbo

Oh No

 

 

Steeped in the tradition of Swampland Zydeco, Joe Doucet pours his soul into Texas Blues.

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Listen:

Got you on my

Hey Leo

Just a little bit

 

Harmonica Blues

Harmonica Rumble

 


This new recording is a tribute to the great memories and a reunion of some of the best harmonica players in the world.

"The harp will get you though time of no money better than money will get you through times of no harp."
-Orange Jefferson

Read more about the Texas Harmonica Rumble

Listen:

Hey Warden

That's All Right

Poison Ivy

 

 



 

Earl was one of the first post war blues organ / piano players in Houston. He always got the call to play with the likes of Johnny Clyde Copland, Ivory Lee Semien and Albert Colliens. Any blues band playing or touring through Houston called on Earl.

Earl plays the real fifth ward blues.

Read more about Earl Gilliam

Listen:

Early In The Morning.mp3

My Thing.mp3

The Doghouse.mp3

 

 

 

Laying down a steady groove, Barbara Lynn, touches you deep down with a warm blend of Texas soul and blues.

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Listen to:

"Moving' on A Groove" in MP3

"Got Love If you Want it" in MP3

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A soul and blues celebration -- sweet soul music with some up-tempo raw blues from some of the women who helped shape roots music in Texas. Features Glenda Hargis, Lavelle White, Gloria Edwards and Miss Candy!

Read more about The Texas Soul Sisters

Listen to Lavelle White's "Bad Song" in Real Audio
Listen to Gloria Edward's "I'm Your Hoochie Mama" in Real Audio

Listen to Glenda Hargis' "Keep Your Hands Off of Him" in Real Audio
Listen to Miss Candy's "That's Why I Love You" in Real Audio

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He's the last of the best of Houston's 3rd Ward bluesmen... Listening to Lil Joe's raw blues and heart wrenching r&b will have you under his spell in no time!
Read more about Lil Joe Washington

Listen to "Someone Loves Me" in Real Audio

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A soulful, funky set of jazz, blues and soul by some of the finest players ever to blow out of San Antonio!
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Listen to "2027" in Real Audio

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...a red hot set of blues! Listen at your own risk.
Read more about Matthew Robinson

Listen to "Don't Start Me Talking" in Real Audio

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Texas Eastside Kings
A sizzlin' platter of East Austin blues with a side of soul sauce!
Read more about the Texas Eastside Kings

Listen to "Beard is White" in Real Audio

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Greyhound Blues
Mr. Charles goes out in style with this smokin' set of blues. The Gulf Coast legend is joined on this recording by the soulful Richard Earl.
Read more about Ervin Charles & Richard Earl

Listen to "So Mean to Me" in Real Audio

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